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Prevalence of Self-reported Cognitive Impairment Among Arab American Immigrants in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Studies evaluating self-reported cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants have not been conducted. Our objective was 2-fold: (a) to estimate and compare the age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment between Arab American immigrants and U.S.- and immigrant non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians and (b) to examine associations between race, ethnicity, nativity status, and cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants and non-Hispanic Whites (U.S.- and foreign-born) after controlling for explanatory factors.

Research design and methods

We used 18 years (2000-2017) of National Health Interview Survey data (n = 228 985; ages ? 45 years). Weighted percentages, prevalence estimates, and multivariable logistic regression models were calculated.

Results

The age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment was significantly higher among Arab American immigrants (9.7%) compared to U.S.-born and non-Hispanic White immigrants (~7.4%).

Discussion and implications

This is the first study to indicate that ethnic disparities in self-reported cognitive impairment may extend to Arab American immigrants. Additional studies need to be conducted to better understand the prevalence of cognitive impairment.

SUBMITTER: Dallo FJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7788314 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Prevalence of Self-reported Cognitive Impairment Among Arab American Immigrants in the United States.

Dallo Florence J FJ Kindratt Tiffany B TB Zahodne Laura L

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<h4>Background and objectives</h4>Studies evaluating self-reported cognitive impairment among Arab American immigrants have not been conducted. Our objective was 2-fold: (a) to estimate and compare the age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of self-reported cognitive impairment between Arab American immigrants and U.S.- and immigrant non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians and (b) to examine associations between race, ethnicity, nativity status, and cognitive impair ...[more]

PMID: 33442566

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Prevalence of Self-reported Cognitive Impairment Among Arab American Immigrants in the United States.

Background and objectives

Research design and methods

Results

Discussion and implications

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Prevalence of Self-reported Cognitive Impairment Among Arab American Immigrants in the United States.

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